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CATALYST SYSTEMS
U S Chemical & Plastics
Alco Industries Companies
PO Box 88 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
2290 Zimmerman Rd SE CANUTEC: 1-613-996-6666
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629 (For Canada call collect)
PH: 740-254-4311
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SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
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PRODUCT NAME: CREAM HARDENER
PRODUCT CODE: 27640/White, 27641/Red, 27642/Green,
27643/Blue,28050/Black, 28070/Lt. Red
Additional Product Codes on Page 4
SYNONYM/CROSS REFERENCE: Polyester Cream Hardener/Polyester Catalyst,
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
SCHEDULE B NUMBER: 3815.90.0000-0
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS WGT% CAS # TLV/PEL
Benzoyl Peroxide 47.5-50.0 94-36-0 Combustible when dry:
TLV 5 mg/m3 *
* Refer to 29 CFR 1910.1000, subpart Z.
Also see TLV for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment (ACGIH)
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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APPEARANCE: Red, White, Blue, Green, or Lt. Red Paste
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.20
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHG): N/E
BOILING POINT: Decomposes
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air = 1) > 1
EVAPORATION RATE (Ethyl Ether = 1): <1
VOLATILES BY WEIGHT: 10-20%
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
VOC: Grams/Liter = Nil
Lbs/Gallon = Nil
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: 184掳F/ 84掳C Seta Flash Closed cup
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fight like a fuel oil fire. Cool fire exposed containers with water
spray. Firefighter should wear OSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Closed containers exposed to high temperatures, such as fire
conditions may rupture.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD/TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:
ACUTE EFFECTS:
EYES: Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or swelling.
SKIN: Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness), Dermatitis,
defatting may be readily absorbed through the skin.
INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness,
fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. Aspiration of material into lungs may
result in chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
INGESTION: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Overexposure to this material has apparently been known to cause the following effects in lab animals: skin
damage and appendages.
CARCINOGEN: YES _____ NO __X__
TERATOGEN: YES _____ NO ___X
MUTAGEN: YES _____ NO ___X_
Benzoyl Peroxide has caused tumorigenic effects in laboratory animals.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: skin, inhalation
FIRST AID:
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to a well-ventilated area. Make them
comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Consult a physician.
SKIN: For skin contact, wash promptly with soap and excess water.
EYES: For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes. Consult a physician.
INGESTION: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Call a physician
immediately.
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SECTION V I - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Open flames, sparks, heat, electrical and static discharge.
INCOMPATIBILITY MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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SECTION VII - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
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SPILLS, LEAK OR RELEASE: Ventilate area. Remove all possible sources of ignition. Avoid prolonged breathing
of vapor. Contain spill with inert absorbent.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION VIII - PROTECTION INFORMATION
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If component TLV limits are exceeded, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator to
remove vapors. Use an air-supplied respirator if necessary.
VENTILATION: Use adequate ventilation in volume and pattern to keep TLV/PEL below recommended levels.
Explosion-proof ventilation may be necessary.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: To prevent prolonged exposure use rubber gloves; solvents may be absorbed through the
skin
EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses or goggles with splash guards or side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact.
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SECTION IX - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
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STORAGE AND HANDLING: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing
vapors. Do not store the product above 100掳F/38掳C. Do not flame, cut, braze weld or melt empty containers. Keep the
product away from heat, open flame, and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis and
oxidizers.
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SECTION X - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SHIPPING INFORMATION: Please comply with DOT regulations in USA
HMIS RATING: Health 2 4 = Extreme
Fire 2 3 = High
Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
Personal Protection - See Section VIII
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
Trace amounts of some chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm may be present in this product.
SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION:
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CHEMICAL NAME CAS % BY WGT
Benzoyl Peroxide 94-36-0 47.5-50.0%
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS鈥檚 THAT ARE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS CHEMICAL
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ABBREVIATIONS
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IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
PEL = Permissible Emission Level
DOT = Department of Transportation
NTP = National Toxicology Program
N/AV = Not Available
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N/AP = Not Applicable
N/E = Not Established
N/D = Not Determined
NOTE: ADDITIONAL PART NUMBERS:
27641
Bulk Red
27008, 27027, 27110, 27120, 27121, 27125, 27169, 27170, 27172, 27173,
27174, 27607, 27604, 27607, 27610, 27616, 27626, 27632, 27644, 27649,
27663, 27673, 27690, 27690-1, 27697, 27750, 27751, 28015, 28016, 28028,
28139, 28144, 28149, 28164, 28187
28070
Bulk Lt. Red/Red Raspberry
27032, 27034, 27111, 27128, 27171, 27633, 27656, 28071, 28143, 28148,
28153
27642
Bulk Light Blue
27615, 28169
27643
Bulk Blue
27012, 27022, 27041, 27112, 27115, 27122, 27160, 27619, 27622, 27628,
27634, 27646, 27665, 27675, 27676, 27677, 27678, 27679, 28029, 28030,
28136, 28141, 28146, 28151, 28156, 28159, 28163, 28165, 28167
27640
Bulk White
27014, 27024, 27036, 27038, 27114, 27124, 27132, 27168, 27201, 27211,
27621, 27627, 27647, 27648, 27664, 27674, 28025, 28031, 28042, 28043,
28059, 28145, 28150, 28171, 28184, 28185
28050
Bulk Black
27031, 27035, 27037, 27624, 27669, 28032, 28052, 28183, 28186
27638
Bulk Green
27637, 28038, 28147
27636
Bulk Yellow
27614, 28168
PREPARED BY: CATALYST SYSTEMS
U S Chemical & Plastics
Alco Industries Companies
PO Box 88
2290 Zimmerman Rd SE
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
TELEPHONE NBR 740-254-4311
FAX NBR 740-254-9400
DATE REVIEWED: September 25, 2006
DATE REVISED: January 31, 2007
REVISION: Section X
The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and from data presented
in various technical publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the
adoption of the safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets
from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the
Company to make sure that the MSDS is the latest one issued.
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